TRUSTS-ANIMAL TRUSTS
Summary
Amends the Trusts and Trustees Act. Provides that a trust for the care of one or more designated domestic or pet animals is valid. Establishes rules regarding the administration and termination of these trusts. Provides that trust instruments shall be liberally construed to bring the transfer within the new provision and to carry out the intent of the transferor. Provides that these trusts are exempt from the operation of the common law rule against perpetuities.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 20, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Terry R. Parke
RRepublican
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